"Shir Shalom .. . A Place Where Everyone Is Treated the Same." Single Mothers Self Defense part of a family . . . and a dream, come as you are to Temple Shir Shalom. The membership at Shir Shalom reflects the diversity of today's society. Families, For membership information, call our young and old; singles, with or without rabbis at (810) 737-8700. children; and blended families. We're sensitive to individual needs, and offer TEMPLE once-a-week Hebrew school on Wednesday or Sunday morning, as well as guaranteeing single Bar or Bat .s. Mitzvah dates. If you want to feel like We Invite Your Family to Join Ours. SHIR SHALOM Temple Shir Shalom • 3999 Walnut Lake Rd. (Corner of Orchard•Lake Rd.) • West Bloomfield • 810-737-8700 TH E DETR OI T J E WI SH N EWS FEATURING THE OIL PAINTINGS OF SANTA FE ARTIST LAURIE CHLRCH THRU SEPTEMBER 50 - NM ESA ARTS GALLERY COLLECTION 32800 FRANKLIN ROAD • FRANKLIN, MICHIGAN 48025 TUESDAY - FRIDAY 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. SATURDAY 11 A.M. - 5 P.M. (810) 851-9949 The Institute for Single Jewish Mothers, a program of the Agency for Jewish Education's Jewish Ex- periences for Families, will host all single Jewish mothers and their daughters, ages 12 and old- er, to a program on assault pre- vention and self-defense. "Chazak Ve'ematz: Be Strong, Be Courageous" is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 7-9 p.m. at the Agency for Jewish Educa- tion, 21550 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield. The program will fea- ture Jaye Spiro, a 4th-degree black belt and past chairperson of the National Women's Martial Arts Federation. Ms. Spiro will teach techniques for assault pre- vention, including verbal and physical responses to potential- ly threatening situations. Partic- ipants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes. There is a program fee of $7 per individual or $5 each per mother/daughter(s). Financial as- sistance is available as well as free child care and children's safety program by registration only for children three years and older. To register or for information, contact AJE (810) 354-1050. Apples, Honey Holiday Fun The community is invited to cel- ebrate and prepare for the up- coming holidays at the 10th annual Apples & Honey & Lots, Lots More. Hosted by the Agency for Jewish Education's Jewish Ex- periences for Families and The Jewish News, the event is sched- uled for Sunday, Sept. 8, from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at the Agency for Jewish Education, 21550 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield. There will be activities for chil- dren, parents and grandparents. The Shofar Factory will return with lessons on shofar blowing and kosher horns for $10 each, as well as lulays, etrogs and Sukkah kits. Holiday treats and other kosher food also will be on sale at the event. Apples & Honey is free of charge; however, food to feed the hungry is requested as tzedakah admission. Pre-registration is re- quired for the Shofar Factory. Ap- ples & Honey will be held, rain or shine. For information, contact the JEFF office, (810) 354-1050. Blood Drive Seeks Donors Adat Shalom Synagogue will hold a Blood Donor Drive on Sunday, Sept. 8. Trained Red Cross spe- cialists will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.